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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Babson College has instructed faculty and staff to provide “academic and community support” to a student who was deported to Honduras when she tried to fly home to visit family for Thanksgiving. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was detained at Boston Logan International Airport on Nov. 20 when she tried to board a flight to surprise her family in Texas. She was sent to Honduras two days later despite a court order prohibiting the government from moving her out of Massachusetts or the United States, according to her attorney.Lopez Belloza, whose family emigrated from Honduras when…
In late October, Hurricane Melissa became the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. The Category 5 storm wreaked havoc on several parts of the Caribbean, including parts of Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. As a result, the Dominican Republic has now authorized 800 new flights into the country, to accommodate the expected influx of tourists who are rebooking vacations in affected areas. “We authorized 800 flights in one fell swoop because all that tourism that was going to Jamaica, the Dominican Republic will benefit,” said Héctor Porcella, president of the country’s Civil Aviation Board.The flights will be a combination…
OpenAI is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of the AI giant’s major investors, Thrive Capital. Thrive Holdings operates like a private equity firm for AI, rolling up companies that it believes could benefit from the tech in sectors like accounting and IT services. Neither company disclosed the terms of the deal, but it will involve OpenAI embedding engineering, research, and product teams within Thrive’s companies to accelerate AI adoption and boost efficiency, the company says. If those companies succeed, OpenAI’s stake will grow, and it will get compensated for its services, according to…
On October 30, an Airbus A320 flight from Cancun to Newark operated by JetBlue suddenly lost altitude and the pilots made an emergency landing in Tampa. A reported 15 people were taken to a local hospital. On Friday, Airbus released an “update on A320 Family precautionary fleet action” on Friday, alerting pilots to the possibility that solar radiation may cause loss of control for the A320 family of planes—including A319s, A320s, and A321s. According to the update, Airbus said that analysis of this recent JetBlue event has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight…
The turning of the calendar year is a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for what’s to come. More and more travelers are skipping the New Year’s Eve partying and choosing to ring in the new year with clarity and calm. We’ve rounded up 12 destinations that go far beyond your typical spa experience. They offer immersive experiences, blend ancient healing practices with modern science, and use nature as the ultimate therapy to ensure you step into 2026 feeling balanced, energized, and ready for a great year ahead.Namia River Retreat | Hoi An, Vietnam Namia River Retreat highlights traditional…
German AI lab Black Forest Labs said on Monday that it has raised $300 million in a Series B funding round that values the company at $3.25 billion. The round was co-led by Salesforce Ventures and Anjney Midha (AMP), and saw participation from a16z, NVIDIA, Northzone, Creandum, Earlybird VC, BroadLight Capital, General Catalyst, Temasek, Bain Capital Ventures, Air Street Capital, Visionaries Club, Canva, and Figma Ventures. The startup said it would use the funds for research and development. Black Forest Labs, which makes foundation AI models for generating and editing images, has risen to fame quickly since its launch in…
With AI igniting an investor frenzy, every month, more startups obtain unicorn status. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focused in other industries like satellite space companies Loft Orbital and blockchain-based trading site Kalshi. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the latest powerhouse startups that are now worth over $1 billion. November Genspark — $1.25 billion: This company builds AI agents to help automate tasks. It raised a $275 million Series B, giving it a $1.25 billion valuation, according to Forbes.…
David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGoldmans Sachs on Monday said it agreed to buy Innovator Capital Management, a provider of defined-outcome ETFs, for about $2 billion in its latest deal to bolster the firm’s asset management division.Goldman said the acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will boost its ETF offerings in a fast-growing corner of the investing world.Defined-outcome ETFs use contracts including options to buffer downside risks or offer targeted gains over set time periods. Innovator had $28 billion of assets under supervision across 159 ETFs as of Sept.…
The calendar is down to its last page and you’re almost down to your last bit of turkey leftovers, so that can only mean one thing: December. And the arrival of December means it’s time for embracing the wintry temperatures outside and enjoying being under the colorful twinkling bulbs that bring light to the darkest nights of the year. From countless festive light displays and Christmas markets to theatrical performances and parades (some on the water), no matter where you live, you are sure to find one of the best December events in 2025 near you. Unique on the calendar,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is,” her first since she resumed the role of first lady. Her decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America. In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the official White House Christmas tree, which is always on display in the Blue Room, also honors Gold Star families, those that lost a member during active-duty military…